Chapman & Hall/CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
About the Book Series
Large and complex datasets are becoming prevalent in the social and behavioral sciences and statistical methods are crucial for the analysis and interpretation of such data. This series aims to capture new developments in statistical methodology with particular relevance to applications in the social and behavioral sciences. It seeks to promote appropriate use of statistical, econometric and psychometric methods in these applied sciences by publishing a broad range of reference works, textbooks and handbooks.
The scope of the series is wide, including applications of statistical methodology in sociology, psychology, economics, education, marketing research, political science, criminology, public policy, demography, survey methodology and official statistics. The titles included in the series are designed to appeal to applied statisticians, as well as students, researchers and practitioners from the above disciplines. The inclusion of real examples and case studies is therefore essential.
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Measurement Models for Psychological Attributes
1st Edition
By Klaas Sijtsma, L. Andries van der Ark
October 23, 2020
Despite the overwhelming use of tests and questionnaires, the psychometric models for constructing these instruments are often poorly understood, leading to suboptimal measurement. Measurement Models for Psychological Attributes is a comprehensive and accessible treatment of the common and the less...
Multivariate Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition
2nd Edition
By Kimmo Vehkalahti, Brian S. Everitt
September 30, 2020
Multivariate Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition is designed to show how a variety of statistical methods can be used to analyse data collected by psychologists and other behavioral scientists. Assuming some familiarity with introductory statistics, the book begins by briefly ...
Age-Period-Cohort Models: Approaches and Analyses with Aggregate Data
1st Edition
By Robert O'Brien
June 30, 2020
Develop a Deep Understanding of the Statistical Issues of APC AnalysisAge–Period–Cohort Models: Approaches and Analyses with Aggregate Data presents an introduction to the problems and strategies for modeling age, period, and cohort (APC) effects for aggregate-level data. These strategies include ...
Bayesian Demographic Estimation and Forecasting
1st Edition
By John Bryant, Junni L. Zhang
June 30, 2020
Bayesian Demographic Estimation and Forecasting presents three statistical frameworks for modern demographic estimation and forecasting. The frameworks draw on recent advances in statistical methodology to provide new tools for tackling challenges such as disaggregation, measurement error, missing ...
Statistical Test Theory for the Behavioral Sciences
1st Edition
By Dato N. M. de Gruijter, Leo J. Th. van der Kamp
September 05, 2019
Since the development of the first intelligence test in the early 20th century, educational and psychological tests have become important measurement techniques to quantify human behavior. Focusing on this ubiquitous yet fruitful area of research, Statistical Test Theory for the Behavioral Sciences...
Handbook of Item Response Theory: Volume 2: Statistical Tools
1st Edition
Edited
By Wim J. van der Linden
April 15, 2019
Drawing on the work of internationally acclaimed experts in the field, Handbook of Item Response Theory, Volume Two: Statistical Tools presents classical and modern statistical tools used in item response theory (IRT). While IRT heavily depends on the use of statistical tools for handling its ...
Handbook of Item Response Theory: Volume 1: Models
1st Edition
Edited
By Wim J. van der Linden
February 07, 2019
Drawing on the work of internationally acclaimed experts in the field, Handbook of Item Response Theory, Volume One: Models presents all major item response models. This first volume in a three-volume set covers many model developments that have occurred in item response theory (IRT) during the ...
Handbook of Item Response Theory: Volume 3: Applications
1st Edition
Edited
By Wim J. van der Linden
February 04, 2019
Drawing on the work of internationally acclaimed experts in the field, Handbook of Item Response Theory, Volume 3: Applications presents applications of item response theory to practical testing problems. While item response theory may be known primarily for its advances in theoretical modeling of ...
Applied Survey Data Analysis
2nd Edition
By Steven G. Heeringa, Brady T. West, Steve G. Heeringa, Patricia A. Berglund, Patricia A. Berglund
July 12, 2017
Highly recommended by the Journal of Official Statistics, The American Statistician, and other journals, Applied Survey Data Analysis, Second Edition provides an up-to-date overview of state-of-the-art approaches to the analysis of complex sample survey data. Building on the wealth of material on ...
Multilevel Modeling Using Mplus
1st Edition
By W. Holmes Finch, Jocelyn E. Bolin
December 22, 2016
This book is designed primarily for upper level undergraduate and graduate level students taking a course in multilevel modelling and/or statistical modelling with a large multilevel modelling component. The focus is on presenting the theory and practice of major multilevel modelling ...
Bayesian Methods: A Social and Behavioral Sciences Approach, Third Edition
3rd Edition
By Jeff Gill
December 11, 2014
An Update of the Most Popular Graduate-Level Introductions to Bayesian Statistics for Social Scientists Now that Bayesian modeling has become standard, MCMC is well understood and trusted, and computing power continues to increase, Bayesian Methods: A Social and Behavioral Sciences Approach, Third...
Foundations of Factor Analysis
2nd Edition
By Stanley A Mulaik
September 25, 2009
Providing a practical, thorough understanding of how factor analysis works, Foundations of Factor Analysis, Second Edition discusses the assumptions underlying the equations and procedures of this method. It also explains the options in commercial computer programs for performing factor analysis ...